Three football yobs have been banned from matches for 13 years in total after being caught on camera threatening police officers.

Thugs John Ritchie, 35, Carl Ashmore, 30, and Robert Bernard, 51, were captured on video surging towards a line of officers during an FA Cup tie last year.

Shocking footage showed the West Bromwich Albion fans trying to reach Aston Villa supporters after they lost 2-0 in the FA Cup quarter final clash on March 7.

A police divide had been created to separate the two sets of supporters - but Ritchie, Ashmore and Bernard were captured confronting officers and trying to push through police lines as they goaded and abused opposition supporters.

Ritchie, of West Bromwich, West Mids, who had previously received two previous FBOs, in 2007 and 2010, was handed a five year banning order last Thursday.

Bernard, 51, of Wednesbury, West Mids, was also handed a five year ban after receiving an initial FBO in 2007.

Carl Ashmore caught on camera (Image: West Midlands Police)

Ashmore, 30, of West Bromwich, West Mids, was given his first FBO lasting three years.

The orders, imposed by Sandwell Magistrates Court , bans the trio from travelling to watch England or be within five miles of a town or city where West Bromwich Albion are playing for three hours before and after a match.

PC Jane Thursfield, from West Midlands Police force's football unit, said: "There is no place for violence or disorder at football and it is something we will not tolerate.

Robert Bernard in his police mugshot (Image: West Midlands Police)

Carl Ashmore in his police mugshot (Image: West Midlands Police)

John Ritchie in his police mugshot (Image: West Midlands Police)

"We will have no hesitation in seeking banning orders against those we believe are connected with football hooliganism .

"Even if you are not directly involved; if we can build up evidence of association with others during violence and disorder we can build a case for an FBO.

"We have 'spotters' on the lookout for people who try to breach their order; but those who do face being arrested and jailed."